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Animals that lie in cold climates tend to have higher proportions of __________ fatty acid residues in their lipids than do animals that live in warm climates.

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Answer: polyunsaturated fatty acid residues

Explanation: Unsaturated fatty acids have a lower melting point so arctic animals have these fatty acids in their membranes.

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